Specialties & Services

Pain in the ankle can occur for several reasons, such as from a traumatic injury, such as a sprain or fracture, or as the result of a condition, like arthritis. The best way to determine the cause of your ankle pain is to visit a doctor who specializes specifically in the foot and ankle.

Back doctors are fellowship-trained or specialty-trained medical providers who have been trained to assess, diagnose, and treat back injuries and conditions, such as herniated discs, sciatica, and scoliosis.

An elbow doctor is an orthopedic expert who has been trained to assess, diagnose, and provide treatment for elbow injuries and conditions. These doctors specialize in treating a wide range of issues, from tennis elbow, fractures, and arthritis to nerve issues and tendon injuries.

Similar to the ankle, the foot is a complex part of the human body. Determining what is causing pain in the foot can be challenging and can ultimately lead to a number of potential sources or reasons, which is why you may need to consult with a foot doctor.

When dealing with hand pain, there is much to consider to determine the cause or source of the pain. A specialty-trained hand doctor or surgeon can deliver the high-level medical insights and care needed for relief.

Hip joints carry a significant amount of a person's weight. So, when these large ball-and-socket joints become damaged or painful, it can make life extremely difficult. An orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the hip joint can help you navigate your pain through a number of nonsurgical and surgical treatment options

Joint replacement surgeries at Orthopedic Associates in St. Louis are performed by orthopedic surgeons with additional education and training in joint replacement procedures of the hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, wrist, and finger joints.

More times than not, patients will undergo a joint replacement procedure only once for a particular joint; however, for various reasons, there are times when a second joint replacement, or revision, may be necessary to correct, adjust, or treat an underlying infection or misalignment, or it may be performed to replace an old implant.

The most commonly injured joint in the body is the knee. Whether you suffer from a sports-related injury or the effects of a degenerative disease like arthritis, knee pain is often treated by an orthopedic doctor.

Neck doctors are medical specialists who have undergone extensive education and training to recognize and diagnose a wide range of injuries and conditions that affect the neck.

Within the medical field of podiatry, podiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the treatment of foot and ankle issues, helping patients manage, treat, or reduce their foot and ankle pain as well as helping to improve their overall well-being.

The shoulder joint is largely considered to be the most unstable joint in the entire body. This is primarily due to the fact that the shoulder has the highest range of motion and can move in nearly a 360-degree rotation, making it more susceptible to injury.

Because the spine is a highly complex structure, spine doctors must have a deep understanding of how it functions as well as how to properly treat it.

Almost everyone who considers themselves an athlete or regularly plays sports will experience some level of sports-related or exercise-induced pain, such as from a strain or sprain.

From carpal tunnel to a wrist fracture or nerve condition, wrist pain can be related to the hand, elbow, or even shoulder.

Even though work-related injuries have decreased significantly since the implementation of many safeguards and regulations decades ago, employees are still injured daily on the job.